Addictions

Yep - I have two, lol.   Number 1 -

these are the best.  Definitely save the day when it's hot.  When you are trying to watch calories.  When you just want something light and sweet =)

And then there's the squash.  Yes, I am lovin' me some squash these days and I'm not alone (Ronnie and Britt love, too).

So tonight I tried a casserole.  Here's the ingredients -

I steamed the squash and onion on the grill for a little bit -

then baked in the oven.  YUM!

PERFECT =)

What are your summer addictions?!

Something different...

Games cancelled so we ended up with a 'free' day.  Yay!  We made a run to Winchester and talked about what we wanted to do in the evening.  Options?  Cannons game.  Nope, they were out of town.  Concert at Tarara.  Maybe.  Well...a little too far.  Andy?  Well, he was playing at Dan's in Boonsboro. We hadn't been and he didn't start until 9 which is kinda late given we weren't sure what time our games would be today.  Decisions, decisions.

But, with the games cancelled, I did get to have some fun -

I had not been to a party before.  Definitely fun trying the jewelry and eating some yummy food.  Decisions were hard here, too.  LOL


It was the consultant's first show so her sponsor was there.  While chatting I learned she lived in Boonsboro.  You guessed it, I asked about Dan's.  Here's where I learned the history.  You see Nora Roberts lives in Keedysville which is a small town just on the outskirts of Boonsboro.

She basically owns the town, ha!   The bookstore - "Turn the Page"

The Inn -

The Pizza shop -

and Dan of Dan's Restaurant is her son.  Imagine that!  Actually pretty cool.  All four corners of the main intersection.

So based on that, AND the fact that our first game isn't until 12:30, we decided to check out Dan's Restaurant -

And listen to Andy -

Now I'm not a beer person (so to say) but Dan's is known for their 24 beers on tap -

Given I'm a light drinker, we opted for some that are similar to Blue Moon and Shock Top -

The buffalo chicken dip was awesome -

The crab cake and steak wrap hit the spot -

and this "Andy" was pretty entertaining!

Ronnie did his share of entertaining - using the napkin ring as his wedding band, lol!

And then of course the main reason we went....never disappointed with this one man band!

It was a fun, spur of the moment night.  If you're looking for someplace fun to go, check out Dan's.

Merl has arrived....

Yep, the deal was sealed -

and the bike packed up -

For sure =)

And the name Merl comes from...what you ask?  Well, several months ago on a Friday Ronnie told me we were meeting Merl Ot at The Barns so I needed to get home.  Of course as anticipated, Friday traffic was not cooperating.  I explained that had I known we were meeting someone I would have made arrangements.  Hmmmm.  Once home and safely at The Barns, I learned that Merl Ot was actually Merlot, hahahaha!

The color on Ronnie's Harley is Merlot.  How fitting!  So, Merl is home =)  

Today was the day...

I spent many a night on this farm -

 It was my Uncle Pete and Aunt Doris'.  That's where I really first learned about farming.  I loved going there.  But today, this school is on part of the property -

and today was the day we were to 'show up' -

Yep, it's hard to believe but today Cierra Jade got her cap and gown pictures for the year book. 

A few minutes to brush her hair -

just a touch up (so she doesn't look shiny, lol)

the fitting -

and then into the room for the perfect shot =)

 

and then for the real thing -

and then the grand finale' -

what an awesome day!  And to think that her and Blake will both graduate next year.  Pretty cool ---

Life is good -

This is the first weekend in a very, VERY long time that I had "nowhere to go, nowhere to be" (as Kenny says it).  This meant a lot of time to myself and I took advantage.  FULL advantage.

I cleaned the house (and my head, ha).

I did laundry (and sorted by thoughts, lol),

I rearranged some furniture (rearranged my priorities),

I packed for a much needed yardsale (trying to get rid of what I don't need in my life).

I listened to a lot of music (applying what 'fit' to my life) 

Watched the Cannons lose 10-1 (faced my own losses)

I tanned/laid by the pool (at which time I was reminded that I need to start working out, ugh!)

I paid the final payment on our beach house vacation (got myself ALL excited, haha)

I have a renewed commitment (one more time) to my blog.  (I have some links to older posts below =( )

And through it all, I vowed to try really hard to accept the fact that somethings truly are better left unsaid.  It's easier to deal with on my own, change what I can, accept what I can't, understand that I can't change people (and most of the time people don't change even if they say they will) and best of all believe that "His will be done".

Happy Sunday my friends =)  Life really IS good!!

Here's some 'catch-up' links -----

Skipper - 2 months

Happy 1/2 Birthday

Save the Roses!

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July!

What a little firecracker =)

Cierra made some yummy treats to take to the Wilt's 'get together'.

Chase...well he just 'went' to Devin's.

So Ronnie and I headed to the Barns....

to listen to Ken play -

and watch some fun fireworks.

Definitely a evening I won't forget ;)...

2 Months....

and 2 pounds!

That's right, this little guy is 2 months old today.  And just to fill those of you in that are wondering (LOL).  No, I am not a big dog fan.  But, when I feel sorry for something and can make a difference, I usually do.  

Skipper was purchased by an 11 year old's grandparents.  She is like any other 11 year old and not really ready for the 'baby' life.  So, I (along with Ronnie and the kids) came to the rescue.  He has been a lot of fun but is very, very mischievous and I honestly don't recall Java being nearly as rotten.  

It's all good, he's happy and keeps us moving.  Happy 2 months Skipper!